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The Hindu Heritage Centre in Rotorua came alive on Saturday, 25 October 2025, as families gathered to celebrate Children’s Deepawali — a festival of light, joy, and cultural pride. The…
The International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is observed on October 1 each year to honour the invaluable contributions of older adults to families, communities, and society. This year, DISHA…
National is focused on improving health and education for all New Zealanders. We want our kids to be taught the basics brilliantly, and we want all Kiwis to have access…
On Saturday, 11 October 2025, Mt Eden War Memorial Hall came alive with joy and energy as Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust hosted the International Day of Older Persons Celebration. The…
Auckland’s Indian music aficionados are in for a soulful treat this spring as renowned musician Amit Sen presents the 17th programme by his Mohammed Rafi Academy of Music and the…
To promote two way tourism between India and New Zealand, be a part of the historic initiative by the Consulate General of India in Auckland and The Indian News…register yourself…
The Hindu Heritage Centre, a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand, will come alive with colour, laughter, and learning as children and families gather to celebrate Children’s Deepawali…
Diwali greetings from Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan, based in Maungakiekie.
Once again, our cultural spirit is uplifted to celebrate the festival of lights. It is the reminder of inner light of our natural state of equilibrium. Festive mood carrying –joy,…
I’m back in Wellington for a three-week sitting block after two weeks out in the community, listening to what matters most to you. It’s been a joy celebrating with Auckland’s…
Our Government has announced a couple of important things in the last week that I want to share with you. The first being two initiatives to move young people out…
The young and energetic Managing Director of Bank of Baroda New Zealand, Mr. Sandeep Khetan, has a clear and confident message — Bank of Baroda is here to stay and…
A Journey of Community, Culture and Connection Fifteen years ago, a few families from Bihar and Jharkhand in New Zealand came together with one simple dream. They wanted to build…
The Uttar Pradesh Association of New Zealand (UPANZ) illuminated the spirit of togetherness and devotion as it celebrated Prakash Parv 2025 on October 5 at the Balmoral Community Centre, Auckland.…
The Wellington Telugu Family Cultural Forum (WTCF) hosted a spectacular celebration of Bathukamma and Dusshera on Saturday, 4th October 2025, at the Churton Park School Hall. The event stood as…
When I sat down with Prithi Pal Singh Basra, one of New Zealand’s most respected Sikh leaders, I was struck by the calm dignity he carries and the depth of…
Next month, the University of Auckland Council will consider making the “Waipapa Taumata Rau” (WTR) papers optional—a step I’ve been calling for over many months. I’ve consistently warned that forcing…
Journey on Two Wheels Earlier this year, I completed an extraordinary challenge: cycling the entire length of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, which follows the Continental Divide from the…
The 1st New Zealand Hindu Women Conference – the very first Hindu Women’s Conference held outside Bharat – was successfully organised by the Hindu Women Forum, a division of the…
The New Zealand Telangana Central Association (NZTCA) proudly hosted the much-awaited Bathukamma Festival 2025 at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, Auckland, on Saturday, 21 September. The event brought together…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sat down with The Indian News to reflect on his first term in office, the challenges facing the city, and the role of Auckland’s Indian community.…
From early next year, over 100,000 more Year 1–8 students will have access to a Learning Support Coordinator to provide the support they need so they can thrive at school.…
Auckland came alive with vibrant colours and pulsating rhythms on Saturday, September 6, 2025, as the Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand (BJANZ) hosted its spectacular “Garba Nights” event. Held…
Disha NZ Trust recently hosted an informative presentation by Elisa Moller, Community Stroke Navigator from Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand, at both Balmoral and New Lynn Community Centres. The sessions were…